Parents and Social Media

Being a parent, I wanted to read about how parents use social media.  It seems that parents and non-parents have some differences. 

In the report the findings found that out of parents Facebook topped the list with Pinterest 2^nd, Linkedin 3^rd, Instagram 4^th and Twitter 5^th. 

Parents are more likely to use Facebook and they use it to share, respond to good and bad news, and for support.   It seems that more moms use it the most frequently.     I also found it interesting that a typical parent has 150 Facebook friends one third of them are “actual” friends, while non-parents report that less than one fourth of their network is made up of “actual” friends.  Most parents over 40 are likely to be friends with their children on Facebook. Parents with one older child will more than likely be friends with their children on Facebook.  Lots of parents are more likely to be friends with their own parents, children and neighbors.  I find this to be true, I am friends with my children where I can keep up with my grandchildren.

Instagram, 54% of non-parents post on their accounts than 39% of parents.  I don’t follow anyone on Instagram.  I know my daughter-in-law loves it and post continuously on it.

Moms are more likely to use Pinterest than fathers. Also 20% parents over the 16% post or use Pinterest.   Among Twitter and Pinterest users, there are few statistically substantial differences in how often parents and non-parents use them.

More parents than non-parents are likely to use Linkedin.   I have used Linkedin but only with my children.  

Parents also use social media as a source for parenting advice and information. Also they use it to keep up with the children or grandchildren.

1 out of 3 parents expressed concern about their child’s social media and technology use. 

I do believe that parents are on social media because they want to keep up with the times or the kids.

M. Duggan, A. Lenhart. (July 2015) Parents and Social Media, Pew Research Center, Retrieved October 2015 from http://www.pewinternet.org/files/2015/07/Parents-and-Social-Media-FIN-DRAFT-071515.pdf

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9 Things You Need to Know about Teens, Technology & Online Privacy

1. Teen internet use is becoming more mobile. 74% teens have Internet access on cell phones.

2. Teens are diversifying their social media portfolios. Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram etc. 81% teens are on social networks.

3. Teens are sharing more information about themselves.  In 2012 91% posted photos of themselves on a social media.

4. Privacy norms vary by platform. Facebook 60% of teen have private sites but tweets or 64% public

5. Network size and composition matter. Students with lots of followers tend to have joined more social sites and have "friended" people they have never met. 

6. For teens managing their “social privacy” online is "paramount," Teens delete people from the network, edited something that they posted in the past, and have deleted comments from others.  Teen devote a lot to managing their network.

7. Advertisers and others are not on the top of the mind of teens. Teens are interested in the relationships not the information that is shared.  They don’t realize that other people might be able to see their post.

8. Parents of online teens express a wide range of concerns. Parents are concerned about what people know or can find out about their children.  Parents are concerned about their child’s future academics, employment, and reputation of their children.

9. Teens are turning to peers and parents for advice. Teens know that it is necessary the for privacy and ask for advice. Many are turning to friends and their parents.

Not only do teens spend too much time on social media but so do some of their parents.  Parents and teens need to spend more time together and talk face to face.

Yes we need to be social but more eye to eye contact is what best for all.

9 Things You Need To Know About Teens, Technology & Online Privacy. (2013, November 6). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/11/07/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-teens-technology-online-privacy

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" 10 Things to Know About How Teens Use Technology

“10 Things to Know About How Teens Use Technology"

The words teens and technology go together like peanut butter and jelly. The following 10 facts about teens and technology will be informative for parents and teachers alike.

1.  Teens 12-17, social network site growth has slowed (particularly Facebook), but Twitter use is growing.

2.  Teens are sharing more personal information online. Teens post pictures the most and the cell phone number the least amount of times

3.  Teens do care about online privacy. Parents of online teens are concerned about their child’s reputation and safety,

4.  Today's teens take active steps to manage their online reputations. One out of five teens regret something they have posted on social media, and most have deleted or blocked people.

5.  Parents of teens are very aware that online content can impact their teen's lives. The majority of parents are concerned with strangers online.

6.  Most teen's educational environments include the use of at least some digital technologies. Cell phones are used more than other electronic devices such as e-readers or tablets.

7.  The Internet has altered how teens do research. The Internet provides a vast array of information and resources.  Teachers’ see the internet as both positive and negative impacts on student’s research habits and skills. Positive outweighs the negatives. 

8.  Digital tools can benefit teen's writing skills and abilities, according to teachers. They feel these tools inspire creativity, personal expression, and teamwork. Students take shortcuts and don’t put as much effort in their writing.  Students have poor grammatical and spelling skills.

9.  Teachers are divided as to whether "digital natives" are all that unique. Today’s students are more media savvy that previous generations.  Pew Research show just about equal that there is no different than previous generations, they just use different skills to express themselves.

10.  A digital divide persists in the area of education and technology. 54% of teachers say all or almost all of their students have sufficient access to digital tools while in school, but just 18% say the same is true at home to complete school assignements.

Purcell, K. (2013, July 10). 10 Things to Know About How Teens Use Technology | Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/07/10/10-things-to-know-about-how-teens-use-technology

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Libraries at Crossroads

Libraries at crossroads

This is an interesting article since I want to be the best librarian that I can be.  My job will be to help not only the students but also help the teachers at my school.

The findings in the report were very interesting.

1.    Pew Research center survey libraries need:

·         Support local education

·         Serve special constituents

·         Help local businesses

·         Embrace new technologies

2.    Closing libraries

People believe that libraries are important to their community.  They feel that libraries can offer new programs to everyone young and old.  Two-thirds of Americans ages 16 and order feel that closing the library would have a major impact on their community. 

3.    Library Usages

46% of Americans ages16 and over said they visited a library or bookmobile in the last year.  22% ages 16 and older have used a library website in the past year.  27% of those who have visited a public library to use their computers or Wi-Fi signal.

4.    Libraries are important

Most of the books are borrowed from higher educated and well off people, while low income people where more likely to use the help of the librarian.  Lower income people will watch or listen to media.  Also low income people will more than likely use computers and internet access from a public library.

5.    How most people use the library’s websites

Research

Library Catalog

Placing holds on materials

Renewing materials

Databases

Downloading ebooks

Checking or pay fines

6.    Librarians contribute to our communities

Share Information

Learn how to use technologies

Learn about our community

Finding Jobs

7.    Ebooks

Local libraries are lending more and more ebooks.  I love using them because I don’t have to worry about an overdue book the library website returns the ebooks for me or my grandchildren. ALA says the 90% of libraries have ebooks.

This was such a great article I shared it with my superintendent and my principal.

Harrigan, J.(2015). Libraries at the crossroads. PEW Research Center. September 2015.  Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/09/15/2015/Libraries-at-crossroads/
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Final Reflection

I have researched many apps and websites.  I consider myself to be a techie kind of person since my job before I become a teacher was a Technology Technician.  And I know there are many new apps and website that I will need to learn technology changes on a daily basis.  As I think back on the course that I am finishing up.  There were some technology apps that I really like, ones that caused me to be frustrated and will never use, and others that I used in the library the next week. Also there is some I will never get to use because of the websites being blocked.

Which ones I liked the most?

I really enjoyed using ToonDoo to make comic strips.The comic strips were also fun and students love doing them.  I have used this site with my older students and they enjoyed it.  This was a great way to pull my students into a unit and let them show their knowledge in many different way.  Students beg to do this program, so we use it at least once every nine weeks.

There is so much information on YouTube that my teachers and I use it all the time.  Our students enjoy it.  Students can use YouTube to help with homework.  QR codes are great for the classroom as they also the students to get to sites quickly without fumbling through URLs and students love to have scavenger hunts.

The screencasts are beneficial and in my favorite.  At the beginning I had problems using it but after using is for a while it became user friendly.  We use screencast for book trailers, directions, and interviews.  Students also use screencast to make book reviews and help other students understand a concept.

Which ones I liked the least?

Some of my least favorite apps and websites are the social media sites, like Vine and Instagram.  These are helpful in sharing information and getting my students to buy in the assignment. This is valuable because this is where the most of my students live.  They were fun and interesting but like any other social media site must be kept up with.

I personally do not like podcasts.  It is a great way to give directions to students but I have such a strong Texas accent that I sound funny.  I use it for different stations but let students record the directions.  The students take ownership to each podcast.

I was not so impressed with the online book communities.  I cannot connect with other readers on Facebook because of the block site.  They were fun and interesting.

I was not impressed with Piktochart either.  It was difficult to use.  I will not be using this product.

There are so many applications on the World Wide Web that are great for education.  The only bad thing that I have found is that my school blocks so many sites and to get them unblocked you have to write why you want it unblocked and how you will use it.  Who has time for this!

Funny Library Cartoons

Instagram and Vine

Instagram and Vine

Instagram and Vine are social media platforms to connect with students. Students are always posting pictures with Instagram.  Instagram allows you to take pictures to share with your followers.  Vine allows for short 6 second videos.  Both have great possibility to be a great tool in the classroom. Students can showcase their work for open house or sneak peek for their parents to see.  Students could do book trailers or book reports using either one of these program.  Students could record steps on a “how to” or even science experiment. At my school the technology department has block on all social media platforms so I will not be using either one of these programs at my school.

Instagram
Instagram was easy to use but I would not use with elementary students because of time. I would use this picture as a writing prompt with my students.

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Vine
Vine was not as easy as Instagram and I would not use it with elementary students because of time and ease of using it.
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